What are the benefits of swimming for pregnant women?

　　Which pregnant women cannot swim?

　　1. Less than 4 months of pregnancy or miscarriage, premature birth Pregnant women with a history of stillbirth, vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, or pregnancy poisoning or heart disease are not suitable for swimming.

　　2. Pregnant women who are more than 8 months pregnant are no longer suitable for swimming, because at this time, the abdomen increases rapidly, the weight increases significantly, and the movement becomes slow and laborious. Accidents will inevitably occur in swimming pool activities. It is best to take a walk every day.

　　Benefits of swimming for pregnant women

　　Any form of aerobic exercise helps increase the body's ability to transport and utilize oxygen, which is important for both pregnant women and babies. Not only that, exercise also helps improve body circulation, increase muscle elasticity and strength, and develop endurance. Swimming during pregnancy can not only burn calories and make you feel less tired, but it can also help you sleep. Regular participation in an activity like swimming can also help expectant mothers cope with the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy.

　　Precautions for pregnant women when swimming

　　The breathing and muscle exertion of pregnant women during swimming are quite similar to the process of childbirth. Therefore, the biggest benefit of swimming is that the labor process is shortened, the number of pregnant women with dystocia is reduced, and the number of pregnant women with normal labor is increased. However, pregnant women should generally not swim for more than 1 hour, and can swim approximately 300-400 meters. Be fully prepared before swimming. Do not dive or backstroke. After swimming, you need to tidy up and measure your weight, body temperature, blood pressure, etc. Generally, there should be rescue equipment and supervision by life-saving personnel. Safety should be the first priority in all sports activities that pregnant women participate in. In addition to avoiding swimming during pregnancy, cold In addition to slipping, bumping, and choking on water, special attention should be paid to the following points:

　　1. Swimming by pregnant women requires very high water quality. If the water in the swimming pool is not strictly disinfected, it is easy to cause Gynecology disease , even causing miscarriage； It is best to keep the water temperature at 28°C to 35°C. If it is too low, it will easily cause uterine contractions, leading to miscarriage or premature birth. If it is too high, it will affect fetus of nerve development.

　　2. The amount of exercise varies from person to person. The appropriate intensity of exercise should be such that you feel relaxed during exercise and do not feel tired after exercise.

　　3. Warm up thoroughly before swimming, such as slow muscle stretching. Before, during and after swimming, you must replenish water and energy, and you can choose sports drinks appropriately.

　　4. Take a warm shower after swimming and do not take a sauna. Urinate immediately after landing to prevent urinary tract infections.

　　5. Pregnant women who are less than four months or more than seven months pregnant, or have a history of miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, or suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, gynecological diseases, and chronic otitis media are prohibited from swimming.

　　6. Except for butterfly swimming, which should be avoided as much as possible, other swimming styles are acceptable.

　　Swimming Tips for Pregnant Women

　　Swimming is a very good way to keep fit. Still, you should think about it before swimming. If you have been swimming before getting pregnant, you should be able to continue. If you basically don't exercise, you can still start swimming even if you are in the second trimester, but you should take it slowly at the beginning. Pregnant women should fully move their body before and after swimming, gradually warm up and relax, and don't tire yourself.